Karmrakhayt – One Of The Most Popular Armenian Culinary Delights
Karmrakhayt - this is how the mountain brook trout is called in Armenia. The value of this fish is due to the unique origin, exceptional taste and guaranteed ecological purity of the product. The dishes that are prepared from Karmrakhayt belong to a healthy cuisine,...
James Bagian: The Only Armenian That Was In Space
On March 13, 1989, the American astronaut of Armenian origin, James Bagian, flew to the space by “Discovery” shuttle in the framework of the “Space Shuttle STS-29” program. Then Armenian people got another reason for pride, after all, we had our own astronaut! ...
Statues Of Heroes Of The Blockbuster Soviet Film “Mimino” – A Must Stop In Dilijan
When you travel to Dilijan, make sure to stop by the statues of the iconic characters from the blockbuster Soviet comedy "Mimino" (1977). This bronze monument celebrates the friendship of Armenians, Georgians and Russians, and it is also a tribute to famous spring water of...
Armenian Monastery Of St. Thaddeus In Iran: UNESCO World Heritage Site
The 7th century monastery of St. Thaddeus, also known as the monastery of “Kara-Kelisa” (“Black Church”) is one of the oldest Armenian complexes in Iran. Now inactive, it is included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 2008, in the category of “Armenian Churches of...
Cave-Fortress Complex “Zarni-Parni”
The “Zarni-Parni” is a 10th-13th centuries old cave-fortress complex, located in the Lori Province of Armenia. It is situated in a forest canyon with a magnificent view of the Kayan Fortress, near the village of Haghpat, famous for its monastery of the same name. ...
“Mendz Er” Cave
The "Mendz Er” cave is located on the road leading to the Sanahin, one of the most beautiful Alaverdi neighborhoods in the Lori Province of Armenia. The formerly inhabited cave, which later served as a hiding place for the herd of goats, is now the...
Armenian Monastery Of Dzor Dzor In Iran: UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dzor Dzor is a 10th century Armenian monastery located in Maku County, in West Azerbaijan Province of Iran, on Zangmar River, near the village of Baron. The monastery had its heyday in the 14th century before being abandoned and destroyed in the early...
Ivan Aivazovsky – An Outstanding Armenian Painter Of The 19th Century
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (Hovhannes Gevorkovich Aivazyan, 1817-1900) - is an outstanding Armenian painter of the 19th century, who is considered one of the greatest marine painters of all time. A recipient of the French Order of the Legion of Honor, and the brother of the...
“Pamidorov Dzvadzegh” – The Scrambled Eggs & Tomatoes Armenian Style
Ever tried the "Pamidorov Dzvadzegh" - the scrambled eggs & tomatoes Armenian style? If not, you’re missing one of the simple yet luxurious Armenian breakfasts ever! The tomatoes bathe the eggs in its own wonderful sauce, sort of like built-in ketchup - but fresher...
The Melik Tangi Bridge
The historic Melik Tangi Bridge, built in 1855, is located 20 km east of the city of Sisian, in the Syunik Province of Armenia, under the ruins of the once mighty Vorotnaberd Fortress. It is not so much the engineering solution and implementation that impresses,...